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众所周知，买房很贵. But there are many ways to save money when purchasing a home. Texas Tech Credit Union is here to help you get the best deal possible so you can get into the home of your dreams. 这里有4种省钱的方法:
With the housing market slowing down, now is a great time to negotiate the price of your home.
There are a few things you can do to make sure you get the best deal possible. 首先，研究房屋的市场价值. This will give you a good idea of what the home is worth. 其次，给出一个公平的报价. Don't try to lowball the seller, but don't overpay either. Finally, be prepared to walk away if you can't reach an agreement.
If you're prepared to negotiate, you can save yourself a lot of money on your home purchase.
When it comes to buying a home, one of the most important things to consider is the interest rate. Interest rates can have a huge impact on your monthly payment. 借ers can obtain a lower interest rate by buying discount points, 也被称为抵押贷款点. Purchasing mortgage points means you are prepaying the interest to have a cheaper monthly payment. These points are a one-time fee and are paid upfront at closing.
如果你正在考虑购买抵押贷款积分, it is important to determine how long you plan to live in the home. The longer you plan to stay in your home, the more you will benefit from purchasing mortgage points. Mortgage points can be a great way to save money, but they do not make sense for everyone. Meet with a 德州科技信用社的抵押贷款人 to help you decide if buying mortgage points is right for you.
One of the most important things you need to know about buying a home is the importance of your credit score. 你的信用评分将决定你的利率, and a high interest rate can add thousands of dollars to the cost of your home.
了解你的信用评分, you can use Texas Tech Credit Union Scorecard feature located in the mobile app and online banking. This tool will give you a detailed report of your credit score and credit history. 定期检查你的信用评分是个好主意, 尤其是在你开始买房之前.
If you need to improve your credit score, there are a few things you can do. 首先，确保你按时支付账单. 接下来，试着降低你的债务收入比. And finally, dispute any inaccurate information on your credit report.
通过了解你的信用评分的重要性, you can save yourself a lot of money on your home purchase.
买房时要考虑很多费用. You can reduce these costs by asking your realtor to negotiate seller contributions. Contributions can be applied directly to closing costs or can be used to buy down your interest rate.
Closing costs are the fees and expenses that come with finalizing your purchase. Closing costs are generally 2-6% of the sale price of the home. Some sellers may be more willing to contribute toward closing costs rather than lowering their home price.
Contributions can also be used to temporarily lower your interest rate, better known as a buydown. A temporary buydown is an option that creates a buydown account, 通常由卖方或建筑商提供资金, that is used to temporarily reduce the borrower’s monthly payment during the initial year(s) of the loan. The interest rate remains constant; only the borrower’s monthly payment is reduced, and borrowers must still qualify at the locked note rate.
在德州科技信用合作社，我们提供2比1的折价. A 2-1 buydown gives the borrower a discounted interest rate for the first 2 years of the loan's term.
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If you have any questions about negotiating seller contributions, reach out to a 德州科技信用社的抵押贷款人.
买房是一项重大的财务决策, but there are ways to save money throughout the process so you can get into your dream home and stay in it. Texas Tech Credit Union is here to help you get the best deal possible with our competitive rates and personalized products. Schedule an appointment with a mortgage lender today to learn more about how we can help you save money on your next home purchase at powerlinkministries.net/home-loans.
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